Suppressor

[g0dfuji]

Hey guys tried looking through the old pages to see if there was a suppressor thread? If there is can anyone link me, anyhow I have a question I'm looking to buy a suppressor, the one that did catch my eye is that fake navy mfi Suppressor, with bunch of holes on it, Rifle Accessories, Pistol Accessories, Silencers, Scope Mounts | MFIAP , costs about $120, my rifle has a threaded barrel,


is threaded suppressors easy to put on? After taking the flash hider off.
Any other suppressors out there anyone recommend (price and link)

Thanks all!

 

[Zax]

There are many options for fake suppressors, have a look in the classified section. Yes, installation is as simple as removing the flash hider.

Check out tacticool22 and beltfed. The Spikes models are popular too, just search and you'll see plenty of options.

 

[Kayback]

Be careful removing the flash hider, sometimes it takes a little elbow grease to get them off. Don't clamp the upper/lower, only clamp on the barrel.

Besides that, yes, just screw it on and off. Or get a QD style one that fits over the standard flash hider.

That being said, fork out the extra for a real can and the $200 tax stamp. It is way more fun. Get a .223/5.56mm rated can and you can run it on real guns later

KBK

 

[w0ady]

what you're looking at is a FAKE suppressor and thats way overpriced. search for "barrel shroud" on here and you'll get a lot more info. a shroud is basically a fake suppressor flipped the other way to make it look like a short suppressed rifle.

 

[strobro32]

Yes, real suppressors are easy to install. 15-22 does not have the threads relived at the thread shoulder. A suppressor spacer will fix that. The spacer will also the shorten overall thread lengtht for most suppressors.

Unrelieved threads

Relieved threads

Suppressor spacer

Both my 15-22 and 15-22P had unrelieved threads so I used a spacer until I had the threads shortened. Another option to fix the long thread length is to buy an adapter.

Thread mounts are like screwing in a light bulb. They do make quick detach mounts that are easier to install but QD mounts have more parts. This means more problems with cleaning, accuracy and longevity. I don't recommend QD mounts for any suppressors unless you clean the QD mounting system often. The cans can get stuck after long strings of shooting unless the cans are removed when they are still hot.

I recommend the SWR Spectre II, Silencerco SS Sparrow or Liberty TL or Liberty Essence. Buy local or in your state. Buy what is in stock. You may not get the lowest price but you avoid two transfers and that is worth more than money.

I recommend getting a real suppressor if your keepers allows it. A .22 suppressor is as close to Hollywood quiet as you can get and a lot of fun. It's worth the hassle. I almost never shoot .22 LR without a can.

 

[w0ady]

im so close to picking up a sparrow, just keep going back and forth...

 

[Dikinalaska]

I'm looking into a suppressor also. I'm looking at kind of a "universal" one because I'd like to use it on my 15-22, mosquito, couple 9's I have and possibly my sport. I was told a 5.56 suppressor wouldn't be very effective on the .22's which makes sense, but if I went with one that'd fit my 9's would it drop db's very much on the .22's? Or would I be better off getting one for the sport/9's and one for the .22's?

 

[w0ady]

its ALWAYS better to get a dedicated suppressor/can for each caliber. rimfire bullets like the .22 are very dirty and would gunk up your larger caliber cans unnecessarily. the better .22 cans are built to be cleaned by the owner and use tough materials.

 

[Side by Side]

I just received my 22lr Sparrow Can, 8 month wait, well worth the wait. Thinking about getting another one, I'll never fire a 22lr without a can.

 

[w0ady]

ive used one briefly before on my 15-22 but didnt get hooked. maybe i need more time...

 

[Majorlk]

I don't have any place to shoot that using a can would be beneficial. There's several that shoot at my range with them - seems a little silly at an outdoor range, but it's another case of whatever turn you on.

I have other shooting goodies I'd rather spend the money on.

 

[ken158]

A real suppressor is the only way to go and worth the NFA tax and wait time. All reputable brands seem to be comparably quiet. A dedicated .22 suppressor will allow use on a handgun where as a 5.56 would make that tough but will work OK on a .22 rifle. I have used my 9mm suppressor on .22 rifles and handguns. Just be sure to run some 9mm ammo on occasion to keep the lead cleaned out. Benefits are pest control in populated areas, no need for hearing protection, no bother to neighbors, some states allow hunting with suppressors, etc

 

[Dikinalaska]

A real suppressor is the only way to go and worth the NFA tax and wait time. All reputable brands seem to be comparably quiet. A dedicated .22 suppressor will allow use on a handgun where as a 5.56 would make that tough but will work OK on a .22 rifle. I have used my 9mm suppressor on .22 rifles and handguns. Just be sure to run some 9mm ammo on occasion to keep the lead cleaned out. Benefits are pest control in populated areas, no need for hearing protection, no bother to neighbors, some states allow hunting with suppressors, etc

So does the 9mm can suppress the .22 very much? I figure if I end up going the 9mm suppressor route, I'll end up going with a 9mm upper for my sport and make it easier

 

[Kayback]

It will work. It won't work as well as a dedicated .22 can.

A .223/5.56mm can will be the best compromise. There are many user servicible ones as well that you can take down and clean. Don't try clean an aluminium can in a sonic cleaner, it'll eat away the metal.

Strobro, thanks for that. I never even considered that. All my guns have been converted to use a suppressor, I have not ever bought an off the shelf model to take a can. I didn't know I needed to look into that.

 

[w0ady]

yup after learning that my 15-22 would host a can with just a spacer, i made sure my next .22 would also be threaded. my sig 1911 just requires a thread adapter but several companies make them as well.

1/2x28 Rifle Thread Spacer | Superior Silence

GSG 1911 Adapter with Thread Protector | Superior Silence

 

[ken158]

So does the 9mm can suppress the .22 very much? I figure if I end up going the 9mm suppressor route, I'll end up going with a 9mm upper for my sport and make it easier

Yes, it works well. I use one on a Uzi with a .22 conversion and it is very quiet. I also use it on a Ruger SR 22 with a short barrel and a Norrell select fire trigger group. Ammo selection is critical too. Look around on You Tube and I bet you will find a few to watch.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

ive used one briefly before on my 15-22 but didnt get hooked. maybe i need more time...

Hearing the difference between a plastic and aluminum pop bottle, a strike on a gallon paint can at 100yds, bullet hitting the ground and the spinning buzz of a ricochet... and you'll be amazed how loud a bullet smacking a puddle of water is. Shooting suppressed brings the entire shooting environment alive. It is an absolute pleasure to shoot without muffs strapped to your head or plugs stuffed in your ears. And the wife don't know when I'm shooting off the back deck.

I think the problem most folks run in to is having a place to shoot where there aren't others shooting. I see lots of Youtube vids of guys shooting suppressed wearing hearing protection as someone beside them is banging away with a .357. All they are doing is practicing getting their suppressor dirty. Fortunately, there aren't many folks at my rifle club M-F... most of the time I have the Plinking Range all to myself. It's paradise.

 

[Kayback]

I think the problem most folks run in to is having a place to shoot where there aren't others shooting. I see lots of Youtube vids of guys shooting suppressed wearing hearing protection as someone beside them is banging away with a .357. All they are doing is practicing getting their suppressor dirty. Fortunately, there aren't many folks at my rifle club M-F... most of the time I have the Plinking Range all to myself. It's paradise.

I took my newly machined Colt .22 to the local range the day I got it home. The only range around open during the week. I was the ONLY person on the range as it was middle of the work day (I love shifts). The RO forced me to wear my ear pro even though I was trying out my suppressed .22.

Honestly? It is an open air range, I'm TRYING to use my suppressed .22. Gimme a BREAK! No. Rules are the rules! You wear ear pro or no shooting.

WTH?

It was still fun

KBK

 

[Dikinalaska]

Ditto on shift schedules! I work 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off so I keep my range days Monday-Thursday and the only other people there are other oilfield workers on occassion.

 

[Majorlk]

I took my newly machined Colt .22 to the local range the day I got it home. The only range around open during the week. I was the ONLY person on the range as it was middle of the work day (I love shifts). The RO forced me to wear my ear pro even though I was trying out my suppressed .22.

Honestly? It is an open air range, I'm TRYING to use my suppressed .22. Gimme a BREAK! No. Rules are the rules! You wear ear pro or no shooting.

WTH?

It was still fun

KBK

My range is a 100 yard, outdoor range. Ear protection is mandatory. If you are a club member and shooting when no one else is at the range (you are your own RO), there's no one there to enforce the rules, so one can do what they want. Otherwise, the rule is always in play.